On Tuesday, the former Watford man was handed the No. 25 shirt, which became vacant after the departure of Valencia to LDU Quito in 2019.

The 34-year-old has taken to the social media to reflect on how the shirt served as a source of inspiration to him and wished his successor well.

“I always saw the number as an opportunity to work beyond my dreams,” Valencia tweeted.

“It has been my inspiration and became my amulet. I wish you all the success now with this shirt brother.”

I always saw the number 25 as an opportunity to work beyond my dreams. It has been my inspiration and became my amulet. I wish you all the success now with this shirt brother! pic.twitter.com/B8f7iE32QN